We are not allowed to install that kind of satellite TV receiver here. Are there any national regulations that do not allow installation? Someone confiscated a lot of our satellite TV!

According to the Regulations on the Administration of Ground Receiving Facilities for Satellite TV Broadcasting promulgated by the State Council, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television has formulated the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Administration of Ground Receiving Facilities for Satellite TV Broadcasting. Chapter II Installation of Ground Receiving Facilities for Satellite TV Broadcasting. Article 6 No individual may install or use ground receiving facilities for satellite TV broadcasting. However, in areas where local TV stations, TV relay stations, TV turntables and cable TV stations cannot receive TV programs, individuals can apply for installing satellite ground receiving facilities to receive domestic TV programs.

Individuals who need to set up satellite ground receiving facilities must apply to the local radio and television administrative department at or above the county level (including the county level) with the consent of their units and the certificate issued by them, and report to the radio and television administrative department of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government for examination and approval after the local radio and television administrative department and the national security department sign their opinions. Individuals who have been examined and approved shall purchase satellite ground receiving facilities with the certificate issued by the examination and approval authority. After the installation of satellite ground receiving facilities is completed and accepted by the radio and television administrative departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and the national security department, the radio and television administrative departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government will issue the License for Receiving Domestic TV Programs Transmitted by Satellite.